Lucy looked at the bracelet. It was made of high-quality emerald with vivid color hues and minimal inclusions. It looked valuable.Tobias could sense Lucy's nervousness. He gently held her hand, silently giving her strength."Lucy, I want to give this emerald bracelet to you with everyone here to witness this moment." Agatha continued, "Once your children grow up and find their love, you can pass this emerald bracelet to your future daughter-in-law.""Grandma…" Lucy felt a wave of emotion wash over her. Something stirred within her heart, but she couldn't find the words to express how she felt.Agatha gently held Lucy's hand and put the emerald bracelet on Lucy's hand, saying, "Lucy, take good care of this."Lucy said, "Thank you for trusting me, Grandma. I will take good care of it. It's so important. I'll keep it safe until the day I die!"When Tobias heard her statement, he gently tapped her lips and complained, "Please, watch your words. Don't say something so negative!"Tob
Tobias frowned and asked as he pointed at Dayton's photo. "This man's photo wasn't in the document you gave me before. Why is it here now?"Finn said, "Mr. Ripley, Mr. Munoz has always kept a low profile, and no one would generally come across any photos of him. I asked someone to investigate him yesterday and took a photo of him."Only then did Tobias realize the photo wasn't a standard passport-sized photo; instead, it was one that had been captured at a restaurant.Why would a suspicious man named Dayton Munoz appear before him today? If it hadn't for Finn, who'd secretly asked someone to take this photo, had this man been planning to continue keeping a low profile?There was only one way to find out whether he just kept a low profile or was intentionally hiding something.Tobias said, "Finn, when are they arriving?""Soon." As he spoke, Finn received a text message. He read it and reported, "Mr. Ripley, they are downstairs. I'll go down to escort them.""Okay."Tobias looke
After Tobias had handled this matter, he remembered he'd promised to accompany Lucy for her check-up. He said, "Finn, postpone the meetings for the rest of the day. I have something to attend to and won't be in the office. Please call me for any urgent matters."After ensuring work matters were in order, Tobias drove home.When he'd left, it was 9:30 am. Lucy had just woken up. She stretched lazily and changed her clothes. Just as she finished, Tobias entered the master bedroom.Lucy was shocked and asked, "Darling, why are you back so early?"Tobias said, "I promised to accompany you to your prenatal check-up."He was eager to head home after handling his important work matter. This was his first time accompanying her to a prenatal check-up since she'd become pregnant, and it meant a lot to him.Lucy wrapped her arms around his neck and kissed his cheek. "I heard you went to work this morning, so I thought you forgot," she said."Babe, I will never forget my promises to you
After Maya had lost her baby, she'd been supposed to go back to prison, but she'd escaped. She wore a cap and a mask so that no one could recognize her, leaving only her eyes exposed. The malicious intent in them was obvious.Meanwhile, hatred burned in Anna's eyes as she watched how intimate Tobias and Lucy were.She coldly said, "Maya, tell me, on what ground do they deserve to get out of everything unscathed? To live taintless lives? And here we are, forced to live in this endless abyss and hide in the dark!"Maya stayed silent.A murderous intent flickered in Anna's eyes. "I need to drag them down from their high horse and give them a taste of the pain in this darkness!"Maya said, "What do you plan to do?"Anna said, "Tobias knows about Cedric's plan. Previously, I tried to get between them, but it didn't work. We have no choice but to go against them forcefully."Maya asked grimly, "Are you planning to kill them?"Anna coldly said, "Yes, but now isn't the time."Her lips
Sienna was wheeled into the delivery room while Lucy and Tobias stayed outside. Lucy called Shaun, only to hear the automated response. "The number you have dialed is unavailable."Tobias asked, "Is he still not picking up?"Lucy shook her head. "I've left Shaun many missed calls. I assume he hasn't gotten off the plane yet."Tobias frowned and said in displeasure, "What is the matter with Shaun? He put so much effort into getting his wife back. Now, he isn't even here while she's about to have her baby. He's so irresponsible!"Lucy thought Shaun was a bastard too, but they had no right to meddle in their business. She only hoped Sienna's delivery went well. Suddenly, a shriek came from the delivery room. "Ah! It hurts!"Tobias' head tingled at the sound of the shriek. A doctor left the delivery room, so Lucy asked her, "Doctor, how is my friend? Why is she screaming?"The doctor said, "She is fully dilated now. The baby is coming out. It's just a shriek of pain."Then, the do
"Really?" Tobias furrowed his eyebrows in disdain."Of course."Then, the nurse brought Sienna out of the delivery room in a wheelchair. Shaun went over to her. He carried the baby in one hand while holding her hand in his other. He said, "I'm sorry for being late, babe."Sienna smiled weakly and said, "You have to earn enough to look after the baby. I don't blame you. Let me take a look at the baby."Shaun placed the baby beside Sienna. When Sienna looked at the baby, her eyes were filled with a mother's infinite love and tenderness. "He's adorable."As she spoke, she was wheeled into the ward. After helping her settle on the bed, Tobias and Lucy stayed in the ward. However, Shaun and Sienna were immersed in their joy.Lucy looked at the baby's face and said, "Sienna, I think he looks more like you.""You might be right. He has my nose and mouth." Sienna said, "Thank you for being here with me, Lucy. You're Violet's godmother, and I want you to be my son's godmother, too."Luc
Tobias and Lucy returned to the master bedroom. After staying in each other's embrace for a while, Tobias told the babies a story. Then, Lucy fell asleep in his arms.Tobias looked at how gentle she looked as she slept soundly. He kissed her forehead and murmured, "I love you, babe." He could never express how he truly felt; he could only say it when Lucy wasn't conscious enough to hear him. They cuddled and slept until 3:00 pm. Tobias held Lucy's hand and went to the garden. After afternoon tea with Howard and Agatha, they went to the hospital.Agatha stayed silent the entire journey as if something was bothering her. Howard noticed she was acting off, so he held her hand, silently comforting her.Soon, they arrived at the hospital. They'd made an appointment and arrived on time. Howard accompanied Agatha as she went through a series of medical tests. Tobias was beside them.When Tobias saw that Agatha had been sent into the endoscopy room, he asked, "Grandma, aren't you sup
"Faith, did you register me under my real name?""I know you don't want to expose your identity, so I gave you an alias—Banshee.""Banshee?" The corner of Lucy's lips twitched. The name sounded too ridiculous. Lucy stopped and said, "I'll finish the thesis tonight before dawn.""Great!" Faith said, "I'm looking forward to your masterpiece, Lucy!"After Lucy ended the call, Tobias came over with Agatha in a wheelchair. Lucy turned and saw the joy in Howard's and Agatha's faces.She went to them and asked Tobias, "What did the doctor say, darling?"Tobias said, "The doctor asked Grandma to return for a follow-up every month. As long as she takes her medication on time, her condition will change for the better."He held a prescription in his hand and said, "Babe, please look after Grandma. I'll get her medication."Lucy nodded and said, "Okay.""Lucy." Agatha said, "Do you think what happened was really a misdiagnosis? We went to a few hospitals before, and they all confirmed I h